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So I'm 14 years old almost 15 and I desperately wanna become a vegan. I was a vegetarian for a few months until my mom derailed those plans. Anyway, my whole family thinks that veganism is a joke and that we need meat and dairy. They also think that buying fruits/vegetables/grains are more expensive than what they usually buy: processed junk. I believe that a vegan diet is much more healthier than a typical American diet. We weren't meant to consume all this junk food. No wonder our country is SO fat bc of fast food, frozen meals, etc. But anyway my mom said I can't be vegan until I leave the house but next year when I get a job I'll hopefully be able to buy my own food. Do you think my family is right? Should I wait? Is this vegan thing a joke? I wanna know. Lol sry this is long

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This is one or the most often asked questions in this seciton. You could just look at all the other answers people got to this question.

There are a bunch of teenagers vegan who have videos on this subject, too. I haven't watched any of them, but I am familiar with Bite Size and respect  her work, so I'm going to link you to her video on the subject.

http://bitesizevegan.com/vegan-lifestyle-2/my-parents-wont-let-me-go-vegan-advice-from-real-vegan-kids/

I did find a FAQ  from the VRG on this. Here is the link

http://www.vrg.org/teen/telling_your_parents.php

Best to be patient and think long term.

Do your research. Then maybe once a day, or maybe just once a week drop a "factoid" when everyone is together.

Try to drop these factoids in front of the whole family but be careful. If you over do it they will stop listening, so meter them out slowly. Use the factoid that most closely addresses their main concern..

Next time a parent needs a birthday present or something, get  them  copy of a vegan cookbook. Or get them a copy of "Fast Food Nation" (it’s a fascinating read).

See what DVDs are at the library (or Netflix) and try to get the family to watch things like "Forks over Knives" or " Food, Inc.”, or  “Cowspiracy”.  Even “After the Flood” would be a good video to watch.

Order some free vegetarian and vegan starter kits (you can find them online) and leave the pamphlets in the bathroom as reading material. :)

And this is maybe the best advice: Volunteer to help out with the cooking and shopping. It will be good practice for you when you go off to college. Check out a vegan cookbook from the library or find a recipe online that people might like.  Volunteer to cook it. You should also help your mom with the shopping list and maybe even the shopping. And when you help your mom with the shopping you can help her choose ingredients for more vegan meals.

In the meantime, just eat the non-meat things in the house.  Make sure to get all your nutrients no matter what.

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So, first let me say, I am not a vegan or a vegetarian but I understand the values and benefits of that approach to eating.  Cleary as you have said your family doesn't. It doesn't make them wrong, just different. While you live under their roof you and they are buying the food, you have little choice but to eat as best you can.  When you move out and are buying your own food, you can choose which ever diet you like. I don't disagree that buying fruits and vegetables are cheaper than processed foods.

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Nope...

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